Housing Resource Hub

Driving our Future Homes

Thrive West Central will become the driving force behind a housing production pipeline that perfectly aligns with our region’s market potential. With a focus on existing and new residents, we can build a prosperous future for everyone. Join us on this transformative journey, and let’s make our communities thrive.

At Thrive West Central, we are proud to introduce the Housing Resource Hub, a data-driven initiative aimed at creating high-impact housing solutions through robust public-private partnerships. Our comprehensive approach encompasses a wide range of housing types, from workforce housing strategies to low- to moderate-income, senior housing, and market-rate developments. The Housing Resource Hub serves as a valuable resource for individuals and communities interested in creating and expanding housing opportunities.

Our goal is to create vibrant, sustainable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable housing at all levels. Through our public-private partnerships, we leverage the strengths of each partner to achieve this goal. With our experience and expertise, we can help you develop and implement the right housing solution for your community. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you solve your housing challenges.

For the purposes of this analysis, the West Central Indiana Region includes Clay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties.

Our Focus

The Housing Resource Hub is committed to providing innovative programs to foster homeownership, such as down payment assistance, home repair, and credit improvement programs. We believe in empowering individuals and communities to achieve their housing goals and build a strong foundation for the future.

We specialize in developing and implementing workforce housing strategies, housing development, and homebuyer programs. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the challenges facing communities and our clients. We work closely with our partners to develop customized solutions that meet their unique needs and goals. We are ready to assist you with:

  • Builder/Developer programs
  • Strategic housing planning for communities
  • Capital Stacking strategies
  • Infrastructure grants
  • Community development programs
  • Revolving loan funding

We are working diligently to bring you more valuable resources and programs in the near future. Stay tuned for exciting additions, including:

  • Community Housing Development (CHDO) resources
  • Club 720: A home buyer pipeline builder
  • Homebuyer programs
  • Home repair programs
  • Ramp it up program
  • Lender partnerships

Resource library

The Thrive West Central Housing Resource Hub is an innovative initiative aimed at addressing housing challenges and creating high-impact solutions for our communities in West Central Indiana. The hub takes a data-driven approach, leveraging the Housing Optimization through Market Empowerment (H.O.M.E.) Method, to analyze market potential, identify catalyst sites, and develop a housing production pipeline that meets the needs of our region. We recommend that you start by accessing our research in our Resource Library.

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READI: Homes for the Future Program

As part of our initial efforts, the Housing Resource Hub will focus on launching and leading “Homes for the Future.” This program will develop high-impact housing strategies leveraging investments funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). We are dedicated to creating sustainable and transformative solutions to address the housing needs of West Central Indiana.

Check out our open RFP by selecting the Learn More button.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Thrive West Central Housing Resource Hub?

The Thrive West Central Housing Resource Hub is an innovative initiative aimed at addressing housing challenges and creating high-impact solutions for our communities in West Central Indiana. The hub takes a data-driven approach, leveraging the Housing Optimization through Market Empowerment (H.O.M.E.) Method, to analyze market potential, identify catalyst sites, and develop a housing production pipeline that meets the needs of our region.

The Housing Resource Hub focuses on all housing types, including workforce housing strategies, low to moderate-income housing, senior housing, and market-rate housing developments. Our goal is to provide a range of housing options that cater to the diverse needs of our residents and contribute to a balanced and thriving community.

The Housing Resource Hub is dedicated to improving housing accessibility and empowering individuals. Through programs such as down payment assistance, home repair, and credit improvement initiatives, we aim to support local residents in achieving their dream of homeownership. Additionally, by jumpstarting the housing market, the hub creates economic opportunities, attracts quality developers, and enhances the overall quality of life in our communities.

We understand the concerns about preserving the character of neighborhoods and communities. The Housing Resource Hub is committed to ensuring responsible development that aligns with the unique identity of each area. Our data-driven approach ensures that housing solutions are right-sized to the market potential, maintaining a balanced mix of housing types while respecting the existing fabric of neighborhoods.

We recognize that housing development may put strain on infrastructure and public services. The Housing Resource Hub works in collaboration with local governments and stakeholders to identify and address infrastructure needs, such as transportation, utilities, and community facilities. By focusing on high-impact strategies and engaging in public-private partnerships, we ensure that infrastructure keeps pace with housing development.

The Housing Resource Hub plays a vital role in supporting local employers by increasing the availability of quality housing options for employees. Accessible and affordable housing can attract and retain a talented workforce, boosting economic growth and strengthening the local business community. Thrive West Central actively collaborates with employers to understand their needs and develop customized housing solutions that align with their workforce requirements.

Realtors, banks, and lenders are essential partners in our efforts to expand housing opportunities. Thrive West Central welcomes their involvement and collaboration in various capacities, such as providing guidance on housing market dynamics, offering financial products that support homeownership, and assisting with the development process. A unique feature of our initiative will be a data-driven platform that connects residents and employees seeking to buy a home or undertake some other wealth building activity to access resources, such as goal setting, financial education, down payment assistance and other key tools via a mobile app. Local partners who join the platform will be invited to join the platform and connect. We encourage interested professionals to reach out to us directly to explore partnership opportunities.

We value the input and involvement of residents and stakeholders in shaping the future of housing in our communities. To learn more about the Housing Resource Hub, access our resources, or get involved, please visit our website at [website URL]. You can also contact us directly through the provided contact form or email address. We host events, webinars, and community meetings to foster engagement and ensure that everyone’s voices are heard.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated Housing Team and Housing Committee are passionate about making a positive impact in our communities. Meet the experts who are driving the Housing Resource Hub’s success.

Housing Team

JULIE HART
JULIE HARTPlanner
JON FORD
JON FORDDirector of Business Development
RYAN KELLER
RYAN KELLERExecutive Director
HEATHER PRESLEY COWEN
HEATHER PRESLEY COWENCapital Stacker and Strategic Consultant
GABE CHEEK
GABE CHEEKDirector of Marketing and Technology
CHRISTOPHER ZIMMERMAN-VOLK
CHRISTOPHER ZIMMERMAN-VOLKData and Analytics Consultant

Regional Housing Committee

  • Bernice Helman – Coldwell Homes 

  • Kristin Craig – Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce

  • Josh Alsip – Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce

  • Cyndi Todd – Partnership Parke County

  • Mark Clinkenbeard – Custom Home Builder/Vigo County Commissioner

  • Doug Hess – Vermillion County Economic Development

  • Kristin Clary – Greencastle/Putnam County Economic Development Center

  • Tracey Malooley – Terre Haute Area Association of Realtors

  • Kim Emmert-Odell – Timberland and Emmert Reality

  • Jared Bayler – Vigo County Planning
  • Tom Klein – Montgomery County Manager
  • Jared Grable – Customer Home Builder/Developer
  • Natalie Green – Century 21

Stay Connected

Thrive West Central’s Housing Resource Hub is your gateway to creating transformative housing solutions in West Central Indiana. Together, we can build vibrant communities and empower individuals to achieve their housing dreams. Explore our resources, get involved, and join us on this exciting journey toward a brighter future.

Thrive West Central

Meadows Center 2800 Poplar St, STE 9A Terre Haute, IN 47803

Phone: (812) 238-1561

Fax: (812) 238-1564

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Get Involved 

If you share our vision of developing housing solutions for West Central Indiana, we invite you to connect with us using the form below. Start by exploring key resources such as the Thrive West Central Housing Study, the Regional Market Potential Analysis by Zimmerman-Volk and Associates, or our informative webinar on the effectiveness of regional housing solutions.

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